by Anthony J. Esposito, D.P.M. There are three major reasons, I believe, why I was able to build a successful podiatry practice. First, I opened my office in the parish where I grew up, St. Edmund’s, Homecrest, where my mother still lives and attends Mass and many are familiar with me. Second, I treat patients […]
Seventeen men were ordained permanent deacons May 24 by Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano, Vicar General of the diocese, at Our Lady of Angels Church, Bay Ridge. They have been assigned to serve their home parishes; several were named to two parishes to assist with local needs. The new deacons come from varied ethnic backgrounds; 10 […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Continuing a papal tradition of finishing a predecessor’s work in progress, Pope Francis intends to complete an encyclical – on the virtue of faith – begun during the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI. “I can confirm that the plan for an encyclical on faith, begun by Benedict XVI, has been taken […]
by Laurie Stevens Burke MAUMEE, Ohio (CNS) – Ordination “meant everything” to Father Scott R. Carroll. “His dream was to be ordained a priest.” That’s how the 46-year-old priest was remembered by Father Keith Stripe, pastor of his home parish of St. Joseph. Father Carroll lost his battle with cancer May 10, just two days […]
by Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) – At Catholic college and university graduations across the U.S., the graduates were urged to make a difference in today’s world, equipped with tools gained in their college experience. At the University of Notre Dame’s May 19 graduation, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will visit the birthplace of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, on the saint’s feast day, Oct. 4. The Vatican confirmed the trip May 23. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi said he was thrilled about the visit and that it was “a great sign” of the pope’s benevolence and […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In the face of difficulty, it’s natural to hope just to get by, but being Christian means patiently enduring trials and overcoming oppression with love, Pope Francis said at a Mass that included special prayers for China. During the Mass, Pope Francis concluded the prayers of the faithful with an invocation […]
by Seth Gonzalez GRAPEVINE, Texas (CNS) – The Boy Scouts of America’s National Council voted late May 23 to allow openly gay youths admittance as members into the 103-year-old organization, effective Jan. 1, 2014. In a statement, the organization said the decision to review the organization’s ban on accepting homosexuals as members was made based […]
Tears and smiles mingled recently when a soldier’s letters sent from New Guinea during World War II to Corona were handed over to members of the soldier’s family. The exchange took place April 27 at the Starr Library in Rhinebeck, N.Y., a convenient location to meet for the family members from downstate and the upstate […]
Gregory Bizzoco, director of religious education at Queen of Peace parish, Kew Gardens, was born in Manhattan. He is active as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, as a coordinator of sacramental preparations, a lector; participates in the men’s prayer group and discussion group; and is a member of the Parish Pastoral Council. A Mass […]
